Will Southampton getting relegated make it more difficult to sign Tella ?

[Vegas Claret]

unless we are about to have investment at Saudi Arabian levels there is no way on this planet we pay anything remotely close to 20 for Tella. He's unproven at PL level.

[Jakubclaret]

They might think that but if the player doesn’t want to be there do you think he’ll play his heart out…. I’m sorry but once a player comes out and says that’s it I want to be somewhere else it happens as a rule. Why would any club keep a player that simply doesn’t want to be there.

Some will also depend on Southampton’s financial position, no doubt they’ll be experts on here that will know what that’ll be, but they may need cash.

To me it's all rather fanciful there's no evidence that that is the case apart from us wanting it to be that way, there's nothing to suggest he's unhappy returning to Southampton apart from the obvious he'll be dropping down a league which is where he's currently at.

[ksrclaret]

To me it's all rather fanciful there's no evidence that that is the case apart from us wanting it to be that way, there's nothing to suggest he's unhappy returning to Southampton apart from the obvious he'll be dropping down a league which is where he's currently at.

For someone who reckons not to post much on this board due to others, you don’t half spend an awful lot of time typing without actually saying anything.

Folk think Tella would want to come back. End of.

[Jakubclaret]

For someone who reckons not to post much on this board due to others, you don’t half spend an awful lot of time typing without actually saying anything.

Folk think Tella would want to come back. End of.

Not having the luxury of a crystal ball or not even knowing what the other alternative will be, I just find it bizarre that's the collective assumption with no real factual basis apart from "Folk think Tella would want to come back". I guess over the summer facts will shift fiction away & we can all be certain regarding nathans future.

[Spijed]

unless we are about to have investment at Saudi Arabian levels there is no way on this planet we pay anything remotely close to 20 for Tella. He's unproven at PL level.

How much did we pay for Chris Wood?

[Elizabeth]

I don’t think Southampton going down when it happens will make any difference to whether Tella signs for us.
I expect both Burnley and Tella to get a permanent signing over the line.
Southampton will need a rebuild of some sorts and the money they would get for him will be something they will want to use

[Vegas Claret]

How much did we pay for Chris Wood?

not 20-25 ! I think a fee of 12-15 for Tella is more realistic but footy is mad so who knows !

[Big Vinny K]

How much did we pay for Chris Wood?

£15m (from memory)

[brexit]

Don't want him not proven at PL level

[Big Vinny K]

Don't want him not proven at PL level

You wanting rid of Benson and Zaroury too ?
Are you wanting Beyer sent back ?
Maatsen and THB to go back too ?
Sell Muric and Cullen ?

Big clear out needed in your book ?

[brexit]

You wanting rid of Benson and Zaroury too ?
Are you wanting Beyer sent back ?
Maatsen and THB to go back too ?
Sell Muric and Cullen ?

Big clear out needed in your book ?

Yes, none of the above are PL standard.
Benson is a one-trick pony, Zaroury has not had a decent game since the world cup, Beyer, Maatsen, and THB are on loan. We can't afford the money for all three. At a pinch, I would have Beyer as a squad player. Muric has improved, but even VK is trying to find an option, Cullen is limited unless we pair with a creative midfielder.
You need to be realistic, the new manager will have his list of players he wishes to bring in.

[Elizabeth]

Yes, none of the above are PL standard.

Is it possible you are thinking of the likes of City and the top teams when you write.
There are a total of 20 teams in the PL and the likes of Bournemouth have managed Ok.

As for a one trick pony. It’s not a bad trick is it

[Big Vinny K]

Yes, none of the above are PL standard.
Benson is a one-trick pony, Zaroury has not had a decent game since the world cup, Beyer, Maatsen, and THB are on loan. We can't afford the money for all three. At a pinch, I would have Beyer as a squad player. Muric has improved, but even VK is trying to find an option, Cullen is limited unless we pair with a creative midfielder.
You need to be realistic, the new manager will have his list of players he wishes to bring in.

I need to be realistic ?!!!
I’ll have a pint of whatever you are drinking please
Actually I better have half…..

[brexit]

I need to be realistic ?!!!
I’ll have a pint of whatever you are drinking please
Actually I better have half…..

It's an opinion pleased to be proved wrong, but when VK leaves to go to spurs we will have a squad brought here because of VK feeling betrayed. Realism is usually in short supply on this board. We are a mid-table championship team who yet again have performed beyond expectation.

[brexit]

Is it possible you are thinking of the likes of City and the top teams when you write.
There are a total of 20 teams in the PL and the likes of Bournemouth have managed Ok.

As for a one trick pony. It’s not a bad trick is it

Agreed with VK in charge, we can be a mid-table PL team, without him, we will be relegated. Unfortunately, my sources say he is going to Spurs and Jesse Marsch will replace him (kealia has hinted this) – hope I am wrong.

[Stalbansclaret]

Yes, none of the above are PL standard.
Benson is a one-trick pony, Zaroury has not had a decent game since the world cup, Beyer, Maatsen, and THB are on loan. We can't afford the money for all three. At a pinch, I would have Beyer as a squad player. Muric has improved, but even VK is trying to find an option, Cullen is limited unless we pair with a creative midfielder.
You need to be realistic, the new manager will have his list of players he wishes to bring in.

I stopped at "Benson is a one-trick pony". Even if this were true when that trick is belting the ball into the net from 20 yards out it's quite a valuable one !

[dsr]

Agreed with VK in charge, we can be a mid-table PL team, without him, we will be relegated. Unfortunately, my sources say he is going to Spurs and Jesse Marsch will replace him (kealia has hinted this) – hope I am wrong.

My sources say your hope will be fulfilled.

[Targetman]

Agreed with VK in charge, we can be a mid-table PL team, without him, we will be relegated. Unfortunately, my sources say he is going to Spurs and Jesse Marsch will replace him (kealia has hinted this) – hope I am wrong.

".....my sources....."

Is that the Sun??

[claretonthecoast1882]

Not having the luxury of a crystal ball or not even knowing what the other alternative will be, I just find it bizarre that's the collective assumption with no real factual basis apart from "Folk think Tella would want to come back". I guess over the summer facts will shift fiction away & we can all be certain regarding nathans future.

It really isn't hard to accept that Tella would like to stay. I know you only deal in cold hard facts which is what led you to claim that you don't know for certain if an ex prime minister was a liar as he had never actually lied to you but it really isn't a difficult concept to grasp.

[Jakubclaret]

It really isn't hard to accept that Tella would like to stay. I know you only deal in cold hard facts which is what led you to claim that you don't know for certain if an ex prime minister was a liar as he had never actually lied to you but it really isn't a difficult concept to grasp.

It really isn't hard to accept that Tella is under contract with Southampton FC that's the brutal truth of the matter.

[claretonthecoast1882]

It really isn't hard to accept that Tella is under contract with Southampton FC that's the brutal truth of the matter.

When you set your stall out to be obtuse you really are prepared to say anything regardless of how daft it is.

[SalouClaret]

brexit is either a Blackburn fan or a really poor troll

[dsr]

It really isn't hard to accept that Tella is under contract with Southampton FC that's the brutal truth of the matter.

Quoting one fact doesn't mean that all other facts are invalid.

[Jakubclaret]

Quoting one fact doesn't mean that all other facts are invalid.

What other facts are missing I haven't come across any so far.

[dsr]

What other facts are missing I haven't come across any so far.

I presume this is because you only read your own posts and don't trouble with anyone else's?

Other facts:
He has been at Burnley all season.
He plays with a big smile on his face.
He says he likes playing for Burnley.
He has scored lots of goals in the Championship.
He would like to score lots of goals in the Premier League.
Burnley are more likely to be in the PL next season than are Southampton.

[Jakubclaret]

I presume this is because you only read your own posts and don't trouble with anyone else's?

Other facts:
He has been at Burnley all season.
He plays with a big smile on his face.
He says he likes playing for Burnley.
He has scored lots of goals in the Championship.
He would like to score lots of goals in the Premier League.
Burnley are more likely to be in the PL next season than are Southampton.

That means nothing & doesn't detract or diminish from the fact that he's contracted to Southampton FC. He might have a smile on his face playing elsewhere, he could score goals with another team in the championship, he likes playing football in general whether it's Colne FC or Burnley, apart from the league difference there's nothing really unique there you could say with any conviction that would sway him to remain here.

[Culmclaret]

Put the boot on the other foot. If we were relegated and had had a young player out on a successful loan to a promoted club would we really expect him to stay?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Put the boot on the other foot. If we were relegated and had had a young player out on a successful loan to a promoted club would we really expect him to stay?

The fan base would demand it

[Big Vinny K]

Up there with Donald Trump has never lied to him directly so he isn’t a liar

Playing for Burnley has been very clearly the highlight of his career. It’s not just about playing football with a smile on his face (though he obviously loves it here) - it’s the simple fact he is actually getting to play football at a club and manager that rates him and wants him.
Has he had that at all at Southampton - a few substitute appearances and a manager in Nathan Jones who decided he did not even want to recall him for a team struggling to score goals and sat at the bottom of the league.

None of this guarantees he’s going to come to Burnley but let’s not pretend that for one minute he would prefer to stay at Southampton rather than join a club that has given him the best season by a million miles in his career.

[Jakubclaret]

Emotional sentiments rarely get you anywhere in football, he's Southampton's player & it's up to them & him where to go & what to do when the loan agreement ends, we have no say in the matter & have to hope Southampton are willing to reloan him out again or sell him.

[brexit]

brexit is either a Blackburn fan or a really poor troll

or mystic meg's love child

[Rick_Muller]

I’d love to know the ratio of media stories that translate to actual business. I read one the other week that was discussing Kompany’s first signing for Chelsea.

Was it Tella for £25M…?